Cloud Database Administrator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary owner for the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of cloud database platforms across the organization
• Define and maintain database standards, best practices, and operational procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on database architecture and service selection
• Implement, administer, and maintain Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, and Azure Storage data stores in a primarily PaaS-based Azure environment
• Ensure database availability, performance, scalability, and data integrity across all supported systems
• Plan and execute database upgrades, maintenance, and migrations, including transitions from IaaS/VM-hosted databases to PaaS services
• Design and enforce database security controls including environment isolation, RBAC, encryption at rest and in transit, auditing, and data masking
• Support HIPAA and other regulatory requirements related to PHI/PII, including audit readiness and security assessments
• Implement and automate data governance and retention policies to support compliance and cost optimization
• Design, implement, and regularly test backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies to meet defined RPO/RTO requirements.
• Establish and maintain high-availability and resiliency patterns appropriate to each database workload.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and performance baselines using Azure-native and/or third-party tools
• Lead performance tuning efforts, including query optimization, indexing strategies, and capacity planning
• Monitor and optimize database resource usage to control cloud costs through scaling strategies, tier selection, and automation
• Automate database provisioning, configuration, maintenance, and governance processes using scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code
• Partner with development teams to support and streamline CI/CD workflows, schema versioning, and controlled database change management
• Improve operational efficiency through automation and repeatable deployment patterns
• Act as the escalation point for complex database-related incidents and outages.
• Perform root cause analysis and post-incident reviews; drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate closely with IT, development, security, and leadership stakeholders to align database strategy with organizational goals

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of database architecture, internals, and operational best practices
• Proven ability to secure and manage databases containing sensitive health data
• Detail-oriented with exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences